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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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So it started as a bone stock 2013 that I bought new with that god awful chrome front end, and I threw on some 05 Esky EXT rims.

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Finally just got the bumper and mirror covers color matched and added the Z71 grill. Also got a set of Verde Invictus 20x9 wheels and General Grabber UHP 285/50/20 tires

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And last night lowered it 3/6

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I'm finally happy with the appearance.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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Looks good.

What kit did u use for the drop and how was the install?
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 11:29 PM
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Yea gm says that chrome is "manly" lol. Looks much better now though and that drop looks good and probobly rides way better than the 4/7 dropped trucks (cough mine cough). BTW i hate chrome.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Choda
Looks good.

What kit did u use for the drop and how was the install?
Thanks Jacks. Belltech spindles and struts for the front, went on great. Mcgaughys flip kit for the rear. Seems to have been for a 10 bolt instead of my 14 so took some work to make it fit, total pain in the ***.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RS/SS 4.8
Yea gm says that chrome is "manly" lol. Looks much better now though and that drop looks good and probobly rides way better than the 4/7 dropped trucks (cough mine cough). BTW i hate chrome.
Thanks man. Yeah, I hate chrome. I thought about 4/7 but our roads are so bad around here I couldn't talk myself into it. But if I change my mind it'll only take 30 mins or so to change.
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Are you happy with the fit of wheels? How about the quality of the finish?

I'm considering a set of these but haven't really found any decent real-world photos.

Thanks!
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cendres
Are you happy with the fit of wheels? How about the quality of the finish?

I'm considering a set of these but haven't really found any decent real-world photos.

Thanks!
I've been very happy with the wheels. Seem well made and no problems at all with the finish. I wouldn't hesitate to buy Verde wheels again.
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks for the response!
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This is a great looking truck! One of my favorites!

I saw your dyno numbers on another post. Is it a 5.3? Great numbers btw!

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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LOBO2
This is a great looking truck! One of my favorites!

I saw your dyno numbers on another post. Is it a 5.3? Great numbers btw!
Thanks, I appreciate it! Engine is a 6.2.
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